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About Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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Bathgate

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The Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band are an exciting group of musicians full of energy, professionalism and great tunes. They consist of Accordion, Fiddle & Drums and play a fantastic mix of both traditional & modern tunes. Calling dances is an important aspect of the band and dance instructions are clear and easy to understand although we are happy to down ‘tools’ and help demonstrate dances when required. With the emphasis on fun, the band believe they can have everybody up dancing & enjoying the music. The current 3pc line-up has been together for over 20 years building a reputation for playing great music at ceilidhs all over Scotland and beyond. The band have performed everywhere from Edinburgh Castle in the Capital to Mount Stuart House on the west coast and from Southern England all the way north to the Shetland Isles. The band has performed in Italy, France & Oman. There is something special about taking a band abroad and they were all extremely enjoyable experiences. Performing music for dance is what the band do best but they are equally at home performing in concerts and enjoying informal sessions.

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

5 out of 5

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Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band's Reviews

5 out of 5

A great evening . The band gauged the audience’s enthusiasm, fitness and ability to dance perfectly . Caller was patient, humorous and succinct and music comprised good traditional tunes. Particularly impressed by their ability to improvise in a long narrow dance space and allow us to execute The Dashing White Sergeant successfully!

5 out of 5

Absolutely fabulous guys. Extremely helpful, extremely good fun and very talented. Definitely worth hiring and can’t recommend highly enough.

Reply from Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

2 months ago

Thanks you so much. We had a great time too and really enjoyed having your guests enjoy the ceilidh. I am sure you all partied well into the night. Thank you for looking after us so well and congratulations again.

5 out of 5

Scott and the band were fantastic. We hired them for our wedding ceilidh. The caller was not just clear and easy to follow, but also funny and engaging. The music was exactly what we had hoped for with a classic ceilidh vibe. There was a good range of dances, with a thoughtful mix of energetic and slower dances. They were able to gague the energy of the room well and give us breaks when we needed it! A tremendous night was had by all. All of the guests we spoke to told us how much fun they had had.

5 out of 5

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band were nothing short of sensational. We’ve been to lots of Ceilidhs and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect band for our wedding. Fantastic energy, friendly, accommodating and brought a lovely atmosphere to our celebration. Good vibes all round and everyone from our wedding has commented to us about how fabulous they were. Thank you so so much for making our day extra special. Vanessa and Frederick x

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5 out of 5

Pepperdine University have used Scott and his band for our ceilidh at Dalhousie Castle for the last three years. They are super talented musicians and our students absolutely love it. It is the highlight of our Scottish field trip. The caller is fantastic at getting everyone onto the dance floor and learning the steps. Scott is friendly and easy to communicate with and the price is very reasonable. I would highly recommend them!

5 out of 5

Scott & Iain did an amazing job during our daughter’s wedding on the Saturday and well into the wee small hours of Sunday! They came all the way over to the south of France and really made the event very special. We were so grateful for their patience with all the changes in timing that they had to put up with. All our friends and family were really happy. Great music and brilliant ceilidh calling. Kept the guests dancing, even after the drink was flowing! A really professional, polished and kind-hearted band! Well worth everyone penny(euro!)

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Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band's Song list

Couple Dances:

Gay Gordons

Canadian Barn Dance (Also progressive)

St. Bernard's Waltz

Military Two-Step

Britannia Two-Step

Australian Bush Dance

Highland Schottische

Pride of Erin Waltz

Boston Two Step

Swedish Masquerade

Set Dances:

Grand March

Dashing White Sergeant

Circassian Circle

Flying Scotsman

Strip The Willow

Virginia Reel

Orcadian Strip The Willow

Riverside Jig

Eightsome Reel

Cumberland Square Eight (Helicopter dance)

Circle Fours

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£875
Up to 2 hours	£968.75
Up to 3 hours	£1187.50

Customer questions

Can you perform covers?

We only play Traditional Ceilidh Music

Do you have different line-up options?

Our regular line-up is Accordion, Fiddle & Drums but we can also offer the following line-ups: Accordion, Keys & drums. Accordion, Fiddle & Keys & 2 x Accordions & Drums

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We are always flexible regarding timings and if there are any changes in the run up to your event, we will be happy to accomodate the changes where possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can supply up to a 60 minute DJ set/background music between ceilidh sets in order to provide a little rest period for what can be a very energetic and exhausting ceilidh. Unfortunately we do not offer a DJ set from the end of the ceilidh.

How much time do you need to set up?

Set-up will normally take us 30-40 mins depending on access. Once set-up is complete, we are happy to supply background music appropriate to the occasion until we are due to start the Ceilidh.

Do you provide a caller?

We can provide a caller who has experience of all age groups and ability.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Although we know the dances and that are the most popular everyone wants to do, we would be happy to chat to you about our dance program and we will do our best to accomodate any requests.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?

Our PA and lighting is included in our quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Due to being an instrument led ceilidh band with no recognised vocalist, it is very unusual that we are asked to learn a song. We can however learn the melody of your favourite tune or song and would happily play that if requested.

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Scottish music, Traditional Scottish folk, Ceilidh

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Ceilidh band

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Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night

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